Cornwall Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cornwall's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Cornwall?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cornwall is £1,279, costing on average £9 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,041 for a two-bedroom, £1,316 for a three-bedroom, £1,704 for a four-bedroom, and £2,191 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cornwall feature gardens and parking?

In Cornwall, 79% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cornwall?

The housing mix in Cornwall is 24% detached, 27% semi-detached, 31% terraced, and 19% other.

£1,279
Average Rent
£1,041
2 Bed
£1,316
3 Bed
£1,704
4 Bed
£2,191
5 Bed
79%
Have a garden
£9
per sqft
86%
Include parking
Detached: 24%
Semi-Detached: 27%
Terraced: 31%
Other: 19%

What is the most expensive area in Cornwall to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cornwall is TR11, where the average monthly rent is £2,138. The second and third most expensive areas are TR6 with an average rent of £1,809 and TR10 with an average rent of £1,781 .

What is the cheapest area in Cornwall to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cornwall is PL34, where the average monthly rent is £500. The second and third cheapest areas are EX22 with an average rent of £959 and PL17 with an average rent of £1,003 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Cornwall?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cornwall is £906, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £775 for a one-bedroom, £944 for a two-bedroom, £1,135 for a three-bedroom, and £1,791 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cornwall feature balconies and parking?

In Cornwall, 12% of flats have a balcony and 72% include parking.

£906
Average Rent
£775
1 Bed
£944
2 Bed
£1,135
3 Bed
£1,791
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
72%
Include parking
£2
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Cornwall to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cornwall is PL28, where the average monthly rent is £1,750. The second and third most expensive areas are TR3 with an average rent of £1,450 and TR11 with an average rent of £1,375 .

What is the cheapest area in Cornwall to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cornwall is PL15, where the average monthly rent is £623. The second and third cheapest areas are EX22 with an average rent of £657 and PL18 with an average rent of £668 .

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